Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subacaulis
ID:
19763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 343 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019092



Common Names

  • Berlandiera subacaulis
  • Subcaulescent Greeneyes
  • Subcaulescent Berlandiera


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Synonyms

  • Silphium nuttallianum Torr. [unknown]
  • Silphium subacaule Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Berlandiera subacaulis (also called Subcaulescent Greeneyes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils, often in disturbed areas, and has small yellow flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The leaves are linear and have white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Berlandiera subacaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berlandiera subacaulis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a yellow-orange ray floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berlandiera subacaulis is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Berlandiera subacaulis

Berlandiera subacaulis can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Berlandiera subacaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berlandiera subacaulis?

Berlandiera subacaulis

What type of plant is Berlandiera subacaulis?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Berlandiera subacaulis?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11846: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.